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Communities in Control Statement
The Communities and Local Government Secretary making a statement, from Wednesday 9 July.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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By-Election Special
Live results and analysis from the Glasgow East by-election with Derek Bateman.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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The Italian Patient
Annalisa Piras assesses the state of Italy after the return to power of Silvio Berlusconi.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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President Hollywood
Jonathan Freedland investigates the relationship between on-screen art and political life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Breakout
The story of the 1983 Maze prison escape, told by escape leaders and a prison officer.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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The Day the Troubles Began
Documentary about the Civil Rights march that took place in Derry on October 5th, 1968.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland
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The War of the Words
William Crawley looks back at the ban on broadcasting interviews with paramilitary groups.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Ulster
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Incapacitated
Dr Ben Goldacre explores the parlous state of the incapacity benefits system.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Right Stuff
Michael Portillo considers the enduring influence of the writer and philosopher Ayn Rand.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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In Afghanistan: Should We Bring ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ the Troops?
Eddie Mair chairs a debate about the future of Britain's involvement in Afghanistan.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Armistice
David Reynolds takes a fresh look at the events that brought about the armistice of 1918.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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US Election Night 2008
David Dimbleby presents the action from Washington as America votes for its new President.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Small Businesses Statement
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson's statement on measures to help small businesses.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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The Human Button
Historian Prof Peter Hennessy speaks to the people who operate Britain's nuclear deterrent
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Partisan Coffee House
Mike Berlin tells the story of an influential left-wing London coffee house set up in 1958
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Dream of Eleanor
Mary Robinson examines Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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US Election Special
Ongoing coverage, analysis and reaction to the results of the US Election.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News
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Leo Abse: The Member for Happiness
The story of the flamboyant and unique Welsh MP who died in 2008.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales
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Human Rights Now!
Documentary to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Pre-Budget Statement
Coverage of the Pre-Budget Statement by chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland
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Diomhair
The story of how successive British governments worked covertly to discredit the SNP.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
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Thatcher and the Scots
A look back at the tumultuous Thatcher years and the effect they had on Scotland.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Inside City Hall
Key figures discuss the years since the introduction of the London Mayoralty.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Black Students in Red Russia
The story of the students who were sent from developing countries to study in the USSR.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Bush Legacy
As President Bush prepares to leave the White House, Justin Webb examines his legacy.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Condensed History of George W Bush
A wry look back at the two-term rollercoaster that was the presidency of George W Bush.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Commons Iraq Statement
Gordon Brown's statement to the House of Commons on troop withdrawals from Iraq.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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Commons Flooding Report Statement
Statement by Hilary Benn on the Pitt report into the 2007 summer floods.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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President Obama: The Inauguration
Coverage of President Obama's Inauguration, with Huw Edwards and Matt Frei in Washington.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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Obama: His Story
Clive Myrie traces the life story of Barack Obama, America's first black president.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The White House: Inside America's Most Famous ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Behind-the-scenes look at the White House, including interviews with the First Family.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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Public Accounts Committee - CDC Group
Public Accounts Committee's session from Wednesday 15 December.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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Chinua Achebe: A Hero Returns
African novelist Chinua Achebe returns to Nigeria for the first time in many years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Iran and Britain
Christopher de Bellaigue explores the fraught history of Britain's relations with Iran.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Commons Wales Questions
Recorded coverage of questions to Secretary of State for Wales Paul Murphy.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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How to Explain Europe
Mark Mardell on why it is so hard to explain what goes on in Brussels to a UK audience.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Gladstone and Disraeli: Clash of the Titans
How the bitter rivalry between Disraeli and Gladstone changed British politics forever.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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My Strike
Documentary looking at how going on strike became almost a rite of passage at one time.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Peace Work
How Northern Ireland's politicians are sharing their experiences of conflict resolution.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Tom Driberg and Me: A Personal Portrait by William G Stewart
William G Stewart tries to find out whether Labour politician Tom Driberg was a KGB spy.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Speaker's Conference - Parliamentary Representation
Speaker's Conference looking into Parliamentary Representation, from Tuesday 3 March.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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Suffragettes: Battling for Votes
Rosalyn Ball tells the story of the Suffragettes' campaign to win the vote for women.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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A Parliamentary Coup
Carolyn Quinn tells the story of one of the most dramatic nights in Westminster history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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House of Lords Bill 1999
Looking back at the debate that removed 660 hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Parliament
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Budget Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, explains his Budget.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4